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San Jose State Men's Golf Finishes 13th at Amer Ari Invitational
Spartans post tournament total of 839 (-25) in Hawaii event
Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:33am
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A cubist interpretation of the competitive energy and dynamic action of a prestigious college golf tournament.Daly City TodayThe San Jose State men's golf team concluded the Amer Ari Invitational on February 7, 2026, finishing in 13th place out of 20 teams. The Spartans posted a tournament total of 839 (-25), placing them ahead of No. 26 UCLA. Ivan Barahona led the San Jose State team, finishing in a tie for 33rd place with a three-day total of 206 (-10).
Why it matters
The Amer Ari Invitational is a prestigious annual tournament that features many of the top NCAA Division I golf programs. San Jose State's performance shows they can compete with nationally ranked teams, which is important for the program's continued growth and development.
The details
The tournament, hosted by Hawaii-Hilo at the Mauna Lani Resort on the Kohala Coast in Hawaii, included several top programs such as Stanford, Texas, and Oklahoma State. In addition to Barahona's strong showing, Keshav 'KC' Mungali finished just one stroke behind him in a tie for 38th place. Other Spartan contributors included Christian Maggard, Avinash Iyer, and Jed Dy.
- The tournament ran from February 5 to February 7, 2026.
- The Spartans began the competition on February 5, where Barahona and Mungali both recorded opening-round scores of 68 (-4).
- The final round was played on February 7.
The players
Ivan Barahona
Led the San Jose State team, finishing in a tie for 33rd place with a three-day total of 206 (-10).
Keshav 'KC' Mungali
Finished just one stroke behind Barahona with a total of 207 (-9), placing him in a tie for 38th.
Christian Maggard
Finished tied for 76th with a total of 214 (-2), highlighted by a 70 (-2) on the final day.
Avinash Iyer
Also finished tied for 76th with a total of 214 (-2), recording a 71 (-1) on Saturday.
Jed Dy
Finished the tournament with a total of 220 (+4), following a 74 (+2) in the final round.
What’s next
The San Jose State Spartans are scheduled to compete in The Desimone Invitational, which is set to begin on March 9, 2026, at the Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, California.
The takeaway
San Jose State's strong showing at the prestigious Amer Ari Invitational, where they finished ahead of a nationally ranked program, demonstrates the team's ability to compete at a high level and bodes well for their future success.
